Mexican Ground Beef And Green Chili Skillet
A savory, protein-rich beef skillet spiced with cumin, chili powder, and mild green chilis for a quick keto meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Martha created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat avocado oil in a medium skillet…
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Heat avocado oil in a medium skillet…
Heat avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add ground beef to the hot skillet
Add ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned throughout with no pink remaining
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Stir in ground cumin
Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, chopped bell pepper, and canned diced green chilis.
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Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer…
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper softens and flavors meld together.
Look for: the pepper softens and flavors meld together
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the…
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, cover with a lid, and let stand off heat for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts.
Look for: cheese melts
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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